Fundraiser planned to help 4 year old with leukemia By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff While most don’t dwell on it, the reality is: life can change radically in an instant. An accident, a job loss … an unexpected diagnosis can forever alter the course of someone’s existence. For the […]
Sports & Other News
Losing streak snapped
Whitewater returned to action Jan. 3 with a big 50-48 road win against Edgerton. Kacie Carollo runs into heavy traffic around the Crimson Tide basket. Carollo scored a team-high 14 points for WHS, while Brianna Zimdars added 13, which included making six of seven free-throw attempts. See more Whippets sports […]
East Troy man charged with having sex with girl
An initial appearance is scheduled today for an East Troy man charged with forcibly having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Jonas Pieters, 22, was charged Dec. 20 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual assault of a child younger than 16 years old, first-degree sexual assault of […]
Legion looks to bring tank to Elkhorn
The M-60 tank may be moved to Veterans Park By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent American Legion Post 45 if Elkhorn is looking to rehome an M-60 tank as a display piece and memorial in Veterans Park. According to American Legion Post 45 Commander Mark Gajewski, the tank is on display outside […]
Whitewater supports affordable housing, planner says
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When it comes to affordable housing, Whitewater officials recently went on record in saying the city has been removing as much red tape as possible for any new residential developments that take root in the community. Chris Munz-Pritchard, neighborhood services director and city planner, recently discussed […]
Dementia Friendly Initiative names new board members
The Board of Directors of the Dementia Friendly Initiative – Walworth County recently announced that Andrew Kerwin and Dan Nordsieck are joining the board. Kerwin serves as owner/operator for the Geneva Crossing Senior Community in Lake Geneva. He has been an active volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association of southeast Wisconsin […]
Keeping it running
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kayla Crump, from Sharon, is currently assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron. Crump is shown using a speed handle to tighten a screw aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Dec. 8. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine training in the Eastern […]
A kind Christmas
Numerous volunteers, including Greg and Ross Ingersoll, serve guests at the annual Christmas Day Community Meal at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition to dine-in guests, a crew delivered meals to many shut-ins throughout the area. The event relies on donations from businesses, organizations and individuals and in […]
Delavan seeks comprehensive plan input
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a resolution on Dec. 17 to adopt a Public Participation Plan for an upcoming update of the city’s comprehensive plan. The resolution lays out the timeline for gaining public input for the plan. Alderman Bruce DeWitt said it was important […]
Extreme Christmas fun
A group of Big Foot High School students participate in the Extreme Christmas theme at a recent basketball game for the Chiefs. Many of them dressed up to compete in a contest. The night also featured M&E Tree Service t-shirt and cold drink holder giveaways and a collection of money […]
